Optimist.

I believe this to be a near enough perfect time for me to make a blogspot finally! The easter holidays have lifted my spirits and brought new things in my life. I see this to be a way of putting all the past ghosts and horrors away, clearing my head to bring on the future. This time, is pictured in a somewhat picturesque image, flowers and all. I like optimism. I fear it's an emotion I've missed for far too long!

I'm currently reading 'Burlesque, the art of the Teese' by the fabulous Dita Von Tesse - I think she's the only person I can put 'fabulous' next to without sounding like an extravagant camp man. I love the world she lives in; furs, hand-made stockings, Mr. Pearl corsets and lace gloves, oh to be a millionaire! Her photographs deliver the elegance I hope to capture some day and her figure will always be an inspiration, I'll try to get to - but getting there is a long, difficult path!! She tells stories of Minsky and Bettie page and reveals the truth of burlesque, devouring into Freud and even Aristotle. Her writings made me look up this notorious Bettie Page, which led me to her film (of which I recommend to any lover of the 50's or film-making, the camera worked beautifully) back to the point I was making: seeing the film made me realise the world of Bettie and how elegant, fun and strong she was! A true inspiration- this is what made me name my blog 'Embracing Womanhood' as it reminded me of the Dita Quote written in the header.


Furthermore, I should inform (if you haven't guessed so far) I hold strong feminist views, which amazingly links into the sport of Roller derby, of which i discovered after watching the film, Whip it - twice! (Highly recommend, and it's soundtrack is just as good!) It is an all-girl sport and was made in a third-wave of feminism. It's extremely fun, competitive and holds a great atmosphere. Finding roller derby made me laugh a lot, as it holds the views of feminists, holds the passion of the competitive sport and it's all on roller skates, how awesome?! It seems too good to be true doesn't it? Expect more about roller derby in the future; I have just bought some retro quad skates and I can't seem to pull myself away from them.


I will conclude with a quote from Drew Barrymore said in a interview about Whip it, 'Women have a lot to give, they can do just as well as men". Equality is an immense feeling!